VIZ Pictures, a subsidiary of VIZ Media, LLC, which distributes Japanese films worldwide, has announced the release of Detroit Metal City in Australia. It is important to note that the comedy is about Soichi Negishi, who arrived in Tokyo to compose and play music. He likes soft “pop,” gentle guitar licks, and lyrics about his first love. However, Negishi’s luck changed; becoming the lead singer of Detroit Metal City, the creepy Krauser, and the author of violent hits. According to the official legend, Krauser killed his parents as a child and escaped from the colony to find DMC. Hence, the live-action comedy, directed by Toshio Lee and based on the popular manga comic created by Kiminori Wakasugi, is presented in Japanese with Australian subtitles. This will allow Australian audiences to appreciate the plot based on Nagisa’s conflict of interest. Is it possible for the chaste Negishi, a loving son and a committed pacifist, to embody the idol of violent anarchists?
When “Detroit Metal City” first appeared in the pages of the Japanese manga magazine Young Animal, it gained popularity throughout Japan. More than 4.5 million copies of the series have been sold in Japan, and it is also published in North America by Viz Media, with a note for adults. Audiences in Australia will now be able to appreciate the exciting plot and choice of protagonist. That is because, due to the fame and popularity that has come, Soichi is willing to become a real rapist, constantly promoting indecent behavior and brutal attacks. However, how long this strange and frightening behavior will last depends only on the protagonist. The guy faces a difficult choice because he will lose his place in the band by changing the image. How will the musician act in such a situation, and what path will he choose?
“Detroit Metal City” repeats rock antics inspired by movies like SPINAL TAP to fun new extremes in the story. It features notable performances by Gene Simmons of the legendary band KISS and Marty Friedman (ex-MEGADETH). The lead role was directed by Kenichi Matsuyama, one of the most beloved actors in Japan today. The performer is also widely known for his role as “L” in Death. Thus, this film is mandatory viewing for Australian fans of the year. WARNING. The manga contains a massive amount of profanity, which is why children should not attend a movie showing.
Importantly, to launch the film in the Australian market, Pictures has scheduled a special one-night screening of Detroit Metal City at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, November 2, at Cinemax Cinemas (60 Marine Parade, Kingscliff NSW 2487, Australia). First session tickets cost A$25.00 and include a movie pass, copy of the new DVD, poster, and stickers. At the same time, Australian audiences can participate in a raffle for gifts featuring the Detroit Metal City plot symbols. Organizers have also made plans to issue regular A$10 tickets that allow the public access only to the film showing.